Graduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The course focuses on the professional development of academic staff specific to teaching and learning. It aims to help teaching staff develop the core skills, versatility, competence and confidence to teach effectively in higher education (HE). It also offers experienced teaching staff the opportunity to further develop this aspect of their work and to obtain formal recognition as a postgraduate qualification.
Structure
The course is based around four 10 credit point units and is run jointly by the School of Education and the Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) externally using an online format. The course is delivered through Learnline. The course can be completed in one year, however, it is anticipated that in most circumstances staff would complete the award over two years.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore(4 units)40Compulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points:UTL510 University Teaching and Learning: Theories, Issues and Practice (recoded from UTL410)UTL511 Pedagogy and Technology of Learning and Teaching (recoded from UTL411)UTL512 Assessment and Evaluation in University Teaching and Learning (recoded from UTL412)UTL513 Reflective Practice Project in University Teaching and Learning (recoded from UTL413) 40Total Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Certificate AQF Level 8 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information. Unit Code Changes from 2016Following is a summary of unit code changes. ALL students should enrol in the latest unit code from 2016. Pre-2016 Unit Code 2016 Unit Code Unit TitleUTL410UTL510University Teaching and Learning: Theories, Issues and PracticeUTL411UTL511Pedagogy and Technology of Learning at UniversityUTL412UTL512Assessment and Evaluation in University Teaching and LearningUTL413UTL513Reflective Practice Project in University Teaching and Learning COURSE CHANGES and TRANSITION arrangements – 2015The Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching (GCUTL) replaces the Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning Higher Education (GCTLHE). All units in the GCTLHE will be discontinued at the end of 2014. Direct credit will be given into GCUTL for units completed in GCTLHE. Discontinued UnitNew UnitEPL410 The Practice of Teaching and LearningUTL410 University Teaching and Learning: Theories, Issues and PracticeEPL411 Teaching and Learning Methods and MediaUTL411 Pedagogy and Technology of Learning at UniversityEPL412 Assessment, Evaluation and SupportUTL412 Assessment and Evaluation in University Teaching and LearningEPL413 Independent Professional PracticeUTL413 Reflective Practice Project in University Teaching and Learning
Subjects
- Education
Standard entry requirements
This course is currently only open for enrolment to CDU staff.Enrolment in the GCUTL is a probationary employment requirement for positions that involve teaching in Higher Education.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| CDU Online | International: $28,104 | No |
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